Process Piping Designer, Infrastructure Programs

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Jan 08, 2026
What to Expect The Process Piping Designer supports multi-disciplinary engineering teams by developing, coordinating, and issuing piping and process design deliverables for capital projects in industrial, refining, chemical, and/or midstream environments. This role transforms engineering concepts into accurate, constructible 2D drawings and 3D models, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, project standards, safety requirements, and operational needs. The designer collaborates closely with process engineers, mechanical engineers, project managers, and construction personnel to deliver high-quality design packages through all project phases. What You'll Do Develop layouts and conduct reviews to consider constructability, operability and maintainability of the facility Design pipe routing considering stress, supports, thermal expansion, and tie-in constraints Interface with and participate on teams with manufacturing personnel, maintenance personnel, other engineering design disciplines, vendors, contractors, and suppliers as needed Review and provide feedback to vendor GA's / cut sheets including, but not limited to, tank GA's, pump GA's, & control valve cut sheets Interpret vendor drawings and integrate equipment into the 3D model Performfield verification, field measurements, field engineering, construction support Engineering/Design codes & standards What You'll Bring Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineer or equivalent experience Proficient in Plant 3D, Revit Modeling Software, Autdesk ReCap for point cloud modeling Experienced with Navisworks, Bluebeam, Laser Scans Ability to generate smart P&IDs, Plot Plans, Equipment Location Plans, Piping Plans, Isometrics, Material Take Offsand experience with checking design packages as needed Minimum of 15 years relevant experience, 5 years as a Senior Piping Designer Ability to travel to field project locations with lead designers or engineers to make field sketches, take dimensions and create as-built drawings Strong understanding of industry codes such as ASME B31.3, API standards, and project-specific design practices Extensive layout experience Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program